Tender

VULCAN (Ground Manoeuvre Synthetic Trainer)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)

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Tender

01 Jun 2020 at 08:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP) is currently conducting a tender for the "VULCAN (Ground Manoeuvre Synthetic Trainer)" project, aimed at providing comprehensive simulator systems for training in military vehicles, including the Warrior 2, BOXER, and Challenger 3. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Training and simulation in military vehicles" and has a total estimated value of £90 million, with a minimum value of £70 million. The tender period is set to end on 2nd January 2022, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st February 2022, lasting until 31st January 2037. The delivery locations include various territories and regions, such as the UK and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in simulation technology, military training solutions, and logistics support for armoured vehicles. Companies that manufacture or provide integrated training systems or have expertise in developing adaptable training technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project not only offers a substantial contract value but also the potential for long-term partnerships with the Ministry of Defence, which could lead to further contracts and business growth in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VULCAN (Ground Manoeuvre Synthetic Trainer)

Notice Description

Manufacture, logistic support and provision of a suite of comprehensive simulator systems to provide individual (driver, gunner, commander) and crew training for armoured vehicles (Warrior 2, BOXER and Challenger 3);Including capacity and adaptability to facilitate additional current and future vehicles and training technology . Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Training and simulation in military vehicles.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e0a70cb-4cd2-4b61-9f10-c8b2bed4dace
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80630000 - Training and simulation in military vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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